FILE – In this Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, a statue of Utah Jazz great John Stockton sits outside of the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz plan to submit a proposal to host the NBA All-Star game in either 2022 or 2023. The decision comes on the heels of a $125 million renovation to arena, that debuted at the beginning of this season. The 2023 game would be 30 years after the Jazz last hosted the All-Star Game in 1993. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for fans wanting to see the Utah Jazz play at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, the team said in a statement on Tuesday. Spectators have been required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test for events at the arena since September. The lifting of the rule will take effect Feb. 25. Other event organizers may choose to impose COVID-19 protocols including mask or vaccine requirements, the statement said. Vivint Arena was one of only a few venues in Utah to require proof of vaccination. Its lifting of the requirement

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, center, and Danuel House Jr. defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James was at the Super Bowl Sunday when he saw Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams rally in the fourth quarter to win a championship. With Donald courtside for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Utah Jazz Wednesday night, James took some inspiration from Donald and had a fourth-quarter rally of his own, despite the Lakers’ version of AD being injured earlier. James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis and rallied from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit for a 106-101 victory over the Jazz. “I just tried to take the inspiration of what he was able to accomplish over the past couple days,” said James of Donald. “He’s the greatest defensive player I have ever seen play the sport. For him to take time out of his day and watch us play after the parade was amazing.” Donald arrived just